Upgrade Guide

Lumix G85→Lumix GH4

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

G85

£350

2016

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH4

£349 (-£1)

2014

✅

Strong upgrade

The GH4 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most G85 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the GH4

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	G85	GH4
Price	£350	£349
Released	2016	2014	↓
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter)	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	16MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection
Stabilisation	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)	None (no body IBIS)
Burst Rate	9fps	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	↑
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~500 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	426g (body only)	560g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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